Senior Accountant / Tax Specialist – GST

Job Overview We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant / Tax Specialist to support the finance team in end-to-end GST refund management, rigorous document reconciliation, and statutory compliance. The ideal candidate will play a key role in unlocking accumulated input tax credit, coordinating with multiple internal and external stakeholders for monthly certifications, and ensuring seamless liaison with tax authorities to optimize company cash flow.

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly GST Filing: Prepare and file monthly GST returns (GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B), perform monthly input tax credit reconciliation with GSTR-2B, assess eligible and ineligible credit, and complete annual reconciliation (GSTR-9) and Form GSTR-9C self-certification.
• End-to-End GST Refund Management: Own the monthly preparation, filing, and tracking of GST refund applications (such as refund of unutilized ITC under export without payment of tax, inverted duty structure, or other applicable categories) via the GST portal.
• Documentation & Verification: Meticulously compile, review, and maintain the heavy documentation required for refunds, ensuring 100% compliance with statutory requirements (including matching GSTR-2B/3B, shipping bills/FIRC if applicable, and vendor invoices).
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with internal teams (Procurement, Legal, IT, Facilities) and external vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, missing data, or non-compliance holding up credit.
• Audit & Certification Support: Work closely with statutory auditors and Cost/Chartered Accountants to facilitate monthly/quarterly certifications required for refund filings.
• Department Liaison & Representation: Draft replies to deficiency memos, show-cause notices (SCNs), and queries raised by GST authorities. Represent the company during departmental audits or personal hearings regarding refund claims.
• Tracking & Reporting: Maintain a robust dashboard tracking the status of filed refunds, amounts sanctioned, amounts withheld, and aging analysis of pending credits for senior management.

Qualifications

& Experience: Minimum experience required:

• Graduates: 5 - 10 years of experience in accounting, corporate taxation, and core GST refund processes.
• Strong knowledge of Indian GST laws, Input Tax Credit (ITC) regulations, and formal refund filing compliance.
• Proficiency in Net. Suite ERP systems, Oracle, SAP, or Tally Prime, along with advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to handle heavy documentation and coordinate with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills for complex data reconciliation.

Preferred Skills

Experience in handling communication with GST department and Refund consultant. Experience with Financial reconciliations and audit support. Excellent communication and co-ordination skills.

Requirements

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